Course Catalogs

University Honors Program (HNR)

HNR 100  Honors Orientation Seminar  (0-1 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Intellectual enrichment, fostering academic pursuits, and introduction to the world of ideas.
Repeatable  
HNR 200  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
HNR 210  Arts in Society Seminar  (1 Credit)  
Arts & Sciences  
Experience-based introduction to the arts in the city of Syracuse, such as opera, symphony, stage, and visual art.
Repeatable  
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility  
HNR 220  Seminar: Political Culture and Practice  (1 Credit)  
Arts & Sciences  
Civic literacy. Concepts and analysis of ideology and political socialization. Students attend public meetings and evaluate the role of ideology in public deliberation.
Repeatable  
Shared Competencies: Ethics and Integrity  
HNR 230  Seminar: Scientific Issues and Practice  (1 Credit)  
Arts & Sciences  
Topics will vary. Introduces selected scientific concepts and controversies of current general interest.
Repeatable  
HNR 240  Topics in the Humanities Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the humanities to vary for Honors students. Honors student or permission of instructor.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 250  Topics in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the natural sciences and mathematics to vary for honors students. Honors student or permission of instructor.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 255  Topics in the Sciences with Laboratory Component  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the sciences, with laboratory component. Topics will vary.
Repeatable  
HNR 260  Topics in the Social Sciences Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the social sciences to vary for Honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 290  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
HNR 309  Thesis Project Planning Seminar  (0-1 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selection and refining of Honors Thesis project topic; securing advisor; initiating research.
HNR 340  Topics in the Humanities Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the humanities to vary for Honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 350  Topics in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the natural sciences and mathematics to vary for honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 355  Topics in the Sciences with Laboratory Component  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the sciences, with laboratory component. Topics will vary.
Repeatable  
HNR 360  Topics in the Social Sciences Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the social sciences to vary for Honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking  
HNR 390  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
HNR 400  Selected Topics  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable  
HNR 401  Honors Orientation Seminar Junior Assistant Experience  (1 Credit)  
Arts & Sciences  
Serve as an assistant for an HNR 100 Orientation Seminar; assist the faculty leader in guiding discussion and planning and implementing various aspects of the seminar. May be taken three times for credit.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum  
HNR 410  Honors Seminar  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Interdisciplinary seminar open to honors sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
Repeatable  
HNR 440  Topics in the Humanities Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the Humanities to vary for Honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 450  Topics in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the natural sciences and mathematics to vary for honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 455  Topics in the Sciences with Laboratory Component  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the sciences, with laboratory component. Topics will vary.
Repeatable  
HNR 460  Topics in the Social Sciences Honors  (3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Selected topics in the social sciences to vary for Honors students.
Repeatable 3 times for 9 credits maximum  
HNR 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable  
HNR 499  Honors Capstone Project  (1-3 Credits)  
Arts & Sciences  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 3 times for 3 credits maximum